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BRIEF HISTORY of the SPIRIT OF '76 CHAPTER
The Spirit of '76 chapter is the oldest and largest
Louisiana chapter of the National Society of the Daughter of the American
Revolution. The chapter's first meeting was held on April 1, 1895, and it
was officially organized on May 2, 1895 and granted it's charter on June 11th of
that same year. The Spirit of '76 chapter formed just five years after the
National Society was granted it's charter by Congress. When chartered, the
Chapter had only 18 members. Today the Spirit of '76 chapter has about 300
members.
Members enjoy a light lunch
following the meeting.
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Spirit of '76 Chapter
 WHAT
ARE THE SPIRIT OF '76 DAUGHTERS DOING TODAY?
Today's Daughters are working hard to preserve history,
foster patriotism, and support education through it's many projects, including
donating books to schools and libraries affected by Hurricane Katrina,
sending care packages to Soldiers in Iraq, and preserving history through
displays and lectures.
American Heritage Committee Members
display items that remind us of the past.
Click here for more information about the Current Chapter
projects
REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOTS REPRESENTED BY OUR MEMBERS
There are at least 212 Patriots represented by Members of the
Spirit of '76 Chapter of the NSDAR. For a list of Patriots represented by
our members click below.
Click here for a list of the Spirit of '76 Revolutionary
Patriots
LOUISIANA'S ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Although Louisiana was not part of the original 13
colonies, it played a major role in the success of the American Revolution and
provided a large number of patriots for the cause. Louisiana was under the
rule of Spain in 1776, and although Spain did not join forces with the United
States until 1779, Don Bernardo de Galvez is responsible for several victories
including victories at the battles of Baton Rouge, Fort Bute, and Natchez.
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Louisiana in the American Revolution
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE DAR?
Any woman is eligible for membership in the
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She must be
no less than 18 years of age and she shall prove lineal blood line descent from
an ancestor, man or woman, who aided in achieving American Independence between
19 April 1776 (Battle of Lexington) and 28 November 1783 (withdrawal of the
British Troops from New York)
Applicants interested in participating in the historical,
education and patriotic activities of the NSDAR are welcome. A woman
joins a Chapter by invitation of that Chapter.
A new Member is sworn in.
To inquire about membership click here
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Spirit
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Spirit
of '76 Chapter